Production Associate - Weekends

Activar Incorporated•Edina, MN

About The Position

The Production Associate assists with daily production, working with components in an organized manner within an assigned area. The role accurately and efficiently completes orders according to established procedures and quality standards. The employee reviews manufacturing functions and job orders, operates equipment safely, maintains working knowledge of processes, and helps keep the work environment clean and organized. The position requires standing and walking throughout the building and along the conveyor line, reaching above shoulder height, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. It also involves lifting up to 50 pounds and moving wheeled carts up to 100 pounds. The employee may work with or near hazardous materials and may encounter hot surfaces and components, hot air, electrical hazards, and sharp metal edges.

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED certification.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment requiring strong teamwork.
Understanding of the tools, gauges, equipment, and other instruments used in the position.
Basic ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and instrumentation diagrams.
Ability to perform accurate arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing and walking for prolonged periods, reaching above shoulder height, occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving wheeled carts up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily production to help achieve the highest quality of production.
Review daily manufacturing functions and job orders to understand requirements.
Ensure the safe operation of equipment.
Recommend measures to improve production methods and product quality.
Immediately report problems that may affect safety, equipment, tooling, or quality to a supervisor, lead, or manager.
Maintain full working knowledge of all processes.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Conduct oneself professionally in accordance with company guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.